Ancient Istria Tour from Rovinj including Pula and Lunch
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Overview
At the crossroads between Latin and Slavic Europe, Istria offers up the best of both worlds. It packs a lot into its small territory, so this tour shows off the best bits – rustic villages, Roman ruins, Byzantine basilicas and a taste of its world-class food scene. You'll visit Pula, Gržini and Poreč, enjoying scenic landscapes between stops. Karla, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You'll get to see a side of Istria that most visitors miss when we visit Gržini village for a home-made lunch. We'll taste Maneštra – an ancient Istrian country dish, and drink Malvazija, the Queen of Istrian wines, in a farm-to-table restaurant.We'll kick off the day in Pula, spread around a bay in the south of the peninsula. This storied town is home to a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, where you'll get shown around by centurions. But that's just the tip of the iceberg – Pula boasts a wealth of ancient relics. Must-sees include the Temple of Augustus and the triumphal arch, while there are also Byzantine and baroque churches as well as a Habsburg fortress.Next, we'll head inland to the hamlet of Gržini for a traditional Istrian lunch, washed down with local wine, before returning to the coast to explore Poreč. Set on a compact headland, we'll walk the old Roman streets of Decumanus and Cardo Maximus up to the most important monument in town - the Euphrasian basilica, one of the most beautifully preserved monuments of Early Byzantine art in the Mediterranean, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What To Expect
- Visit the imposing Roman amphitheatre of Pula
- Savour an Istrian lunch in the rustic hamlet of Gržini
- Enjoy free time to explore the coastal town of Poreč
- See the UNESCO-listed Byzantine Euphrasian Basilica
- Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Istria
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US$ 91